For years now, Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola has defied stereotypes for a maximum-security prison, whether it’s by holding a bi-annual rodeo for the public or enrolling prisoners in a Baptist seminary. What’s next? A play about the life of Jesus featuring 70 prisoner cast members.
A New York Times article examines the making of the play, speaking with Angola warden Burl Cain, a long-time supporter of Prison Fellowship programs, as well as a number of the prisoner participating in the presentation. A video documentary and slide show are also included in the Times’ presentation.